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Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Eureka and Wildwood Public Schools

Your holiday decorating could net $100,000 for Eureka and Wildwood public schools. A total of 24 national finalists also will receive $500 to apply to December electric bills.

Not everyone has thousands of holiday lights in their front yard like at in , however many local residents sure create gorgeous displays. Now you can do something more with your masterpieces.

Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached.

Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form via the Eureka-Wildwood Patch site. During that same time period, you and your neighbors also will be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 they can apply to their December electric bill.

From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8, you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand prize winner’s school district will receive a $100,000 check from Patch.

So, get out the lights and ladders (and your competitive spirit)! Whether your style is sophisticated or silly, we want you to dress up your house in the name of good cheer and our kids. And if we win, what better gift could we give to Wildwood and Eureka student?

Enter Now! Click to get to the contest page here.

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